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Fiji rugby chief fired after 'gay problem' comment
A top rugby official in Fiji was fired within days of being appointed after she spoke of "this gay problem" in women's national teams.
England vs France: Kick-off time, how to watch, team news
England host France on Saturday in the second week of the 2025 Six Nations. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the game.
Can England 'pull something out the hat' vs. France?
James Regan and Tom Hamilton debate whether England can get a result at home to France this weekend in the Six Nations.
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British & Irish Lions watch Week 1: Caelan Doris captain? Darcy Graham in?
Ahead of the British & Irish Lions tour of Australia, whose stocks rose and whose fell after Week 1 of the Six Nations? ESPN's Tom Hamilton and James Regan weigh in.
Italy vs Wales: Kick-off time, how to watch, team news
Italy host Wales on Saturday as the second week of the 2025 Six Nations gets underway. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the game.
Who needs the win more when Italy face Wales?
ESPN's Tom Hamilton and James Regan discuss the repercussions for both Italy and Wales should either team lose their Six Nations match this weekend.
Scotland vs Ireland: Kick-off time, how to watch, team news
Scotland host Ireland on Sunday in the second week of the 2025 Six Nations. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the game.
Six Nations: Ireland's Peter O'Mahony returns for Scotland clash
Ireland interim coach Simon Easterby made two changes for Sunday's game against Scotland, bringing in flanker Peter O'Mahony and centre Robbie Henshaw.
Monday overreactions: England in Q4 crisis? Wales to get wooden spoon?
Six Nations: Clinical Ireland come from behind to beat England
Ireland came from behind to beat England 27-22 in Dublin on Saturday to begin their quest for a third-straight Six Nations title with a bonus point victory.
Six Nations: England defeat to Ireland another painful case of déjà vu
Six Nations: Antoine Dupont produces virtuoso display as France leave Wales reeling
Antoine Dupont took centre stage as France dazzled Warren Gatland's Wales in the City of Light.
Regan: France are coming for Ireland's crown
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Six Nations: Why each team will find success, and why they won't
ESPN writers Tom Hamilton and James Regan weigh in on what each team should be aiming for this Six Nations, why they can achieve it, and why they might not.
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TOUR DOWN UNDER
British & Irish Lions: Which Six Nations stars make the squad?
Each week, ESPN writers James Regan and Tom Hamilton select their British & Irish XV as the Six Nations looks set to provide Andy Farrell with plenty of selection headaches.
Six Nations and Women's Six Nations: Full fixture list
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Six Nations rugby stadiums: Locations and history
The Six Nations features head-to-head matches between England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales.
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International rugby fixtures: Latest matches, key dates, venues
Here's the full list of international rugby fixtures, including the upcoming Six Nations, British & Irish Lions tour of Australia and the Rugby Championship.
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Stormers' Manie Libbok hospitalised after horror tackle against Toulon
Springboks and Stormers flyhalf Manie Libbok was taken immediately to hospital after a horror high tackle by Toulon's Yannick Youyoutte in the Investec Championships Cup on Saturday.
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Blitzboks beat France to win Cape Town Sevens; New Zealand win women's title
South Africa won the Cape Town Sevens rugby title for the first time in nine years, after beating France 26-14 in the men's final on Sunday, while New Zealand beat the USA to win their third title in the Mother City.
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Investec Champions Cup - Watch Kolisi, Dupont, Itoje in rugby's Champions League
What is the Investec Champions Cup? Previously the Heineken Cup, it is effectively the top-tier European rugby tournament - similar to football's UEFA Champions League.
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Autumn rugby international fixtures 2024
There has been a bumper schedule of international rugby in November, with the Six Nations sides hosting the best from the southern hemisphere.
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SA Rugby confirm opponents for 2025 home Test schedule
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Autumn rugby internationals: England need defensive rethink? Australia doomed for Lions tour?
Week 4 put the icing on the cake for some teams but left a bad taste for others. With the year drawing to a close, it's time to overreact to how next year could shape up.
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Why there is no need for Nations Championship decider in 2024
As the post-World Cup rugby year draws to a close this weekend, there is no denying the world's leading rugby nation.
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Rugby awards: England's Kildunne, Boks' Du Toit take honours
England fullback Ellie Kildunne was named women's player of the year at the World Rugby awards on Sunday, while Springboks forward Pieter-Steph du Toit took out the men's award.
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Wales vs. South Africa: Welsh thumped in 12th straight loss
South Africa scored seven tries as they eased to a 45-12 victory over Wales in their autumn international clash in Cardiff on Saturday, inflicting a 12th successive defeat on their hosts to put more pressure on coach Warren Gatland.
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Wales fall to a 12th consecutive defeat vs. South Africa
Wales finish an awful year losing their 12th straight game by 45-12 against South Africa in Cardiff.
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